How far is Oakridge, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Oakridge, OR to Portland, OR is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.1 mi
02h 36m
Flight
123.22 mi
198.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.22 mi
Kilometers
198.31 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.1 mi
Kilometers
241.56 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 2:59 AM PDT
Return by in Oakridge
Sat, Apr 18, 5:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakridge
2026-04-18T00:22
Arrive Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 2:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakridge
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tangent
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Oakridge
74.8 mi
01h 18m
To Portland
75.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oakridge and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakridge and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Commercial Street

    130 m · 17 sec · Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    99 m · 20 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    1025 ft · 40 sec · East 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Crestview Street

    1150 ft · 39 sec · Crestview Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 58

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 58

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 58

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 58

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Westfir Road

    2480 ft · 49 sec · Westfir Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto OR 58

    23.4 mi · 32 min · OR 58

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 58

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 58

  11. 11

    Continue on Willamette Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Willamette Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    111 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

    906 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

    80 m · 15 sec · Northwest Everett Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northwest 13th Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 13th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakridge and Portland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
111 mi · 74%
OR 58
23.4 mi · 16%
Highway 58
7.03 mi · 5%
Stadium Freeway
2.11 mi · 1%
Willamette Highway
2 mi · 1%
Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

111 mi · 02h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tangent
01h 18m from Oakridge
Leave By
1:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Oakridge and Light Rain Likely near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakridge to Portland?

The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tangent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Oakridge and 75.3 miles from Portland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.24 one way or $52.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakridge and Light Rain Likely near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Tangent

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tangent, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tangent.

RAIL

Albany station

10 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

12 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

44 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

54 mi away
433 Willamette Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakridge and Portland. Straight-line distance: 123.22 mi (198.31 km).

Oakridge

#1 Oakridge

City in Oregon, USA

Population3,384
Coordinates43.7465100, -122.4617200
Altitude372
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population656,751
Coordinates45.5234500, -122.6762100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Commercial Street (-122.461691, 43.746979)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.05 L · about $26.24
Round trip
$52.48
10.6 gal · 40.1 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $26.24 $52.48
Mid-grade $5.34 $28.29 $56.58
Premium $5.57 $29.50 $59.00
Diesel $6.37 $33.74 $67.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakridge and Portland. The current time is 00:22:46.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.